STANDARD, measure. A weight or measure of certain dimensions, to which all
other weights and measures must correspond; as, a standard bushel. Also the
quality of certain metals, to which all others of the same kind ought to be
made to conform; as, standard gold, standard silver. Vide Dollar; Eagle;
Money.

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